6 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if the closure of the Kingscourt rail line runs contrary to the Government decision of 1 March 1999 not to close any railway lines; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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17 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands her views on the recent suggestion made by the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Mr. Meles Zenawi, that priceless religious manuscripts which found their way to Ireland after being looted by the British Army in Ethiopia in the 19th century should possibly be returned to his country; her further views on a shared arrangement in regard to these artefacts; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action which has been taken by the Garda authorities arising from the serious criticism of the conduct of two Garda officers made by a judge in the Special Criminal Court in a case (details supplied); if the two gardaí remain on normal duties, including the questioning of witnesses; when the Garda inquiry will be concluded; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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49 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a report from the Central Bank on the progress of the investigation on behalf of AIB Bank into a reported fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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49 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a report from the Central Bank on the progress of the investigation on behalf of AIB Bank into a reported fraud; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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10 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the changes he favours in the Common Position of the European Union towards Cuba.
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76 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the projected number of tourists expected to visit here in 2002; the projected increase or decrease in tourism revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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43 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the specific proposals he has to assist the tourism industry overcome the difficulties it faces in 2002 arising from events on 11 September 2001, having particular regard to the loss of revenue it has already sustained in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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76 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the projected number of tourists expected to visit here in 2002; the projected increase or decrease in tourism revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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43 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation the specific proposals he has to assist the tourism industry overcome the difficulties it faces in 2002 arising from events on 11 September 2001, having particular regard to the loss of revenue it has already sustained in 2001; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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9 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will provide a progress report on the proposed amalgamation of the three comprehensive schools in Ballymun, Dublin 9; the timescale proposed for the necessary refurbishment works; the cost involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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46 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the latest estimate for the cost of the abolition of the means test for the carer's allowance; the expected numbers of workers availing in 2001 of carer's benefit; and the cost of carer's benefit in 2001.
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46 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the latest estimate for the cost of the abolition of the means test for the carer's allowance; the expected numbers of workers availing in 2001 of carer's benefit; and the cost of carer's benefit in 2001.
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11 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the position regarding the provision of a mast for the Loran-C navigation system; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the consideration which is being given by her Depart ment to a proposal to relocate the National Concert Hall to a new site on Infirmary Road; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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8 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the serious concerns expressed by a senior trade union official (details supplied) representing tax inspectors that special tax breaks for employees on share options introduced in the Finance Act, 2001, amounted to a tax evasion scheme; the steps he will take to address these concerns; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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16 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence if he will consider amending the Defence Acts to remove any possible degree of ambiguity as to whether the approval of the Oireachtas is required to sanction the participation of an Irish contingent in the rapid reaction force; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she will outline the action she proposes to take in support of the case put forward by the Retired Aviation Staff Association concerning the erosion of their pensions over the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she will outline the action she proposes to take in support of the case put forward by the Retired Aviation Staff Association concerning the erosion of their pensions over the past ten years; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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35 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if, in the context of the proposed overview of the costs of developing Stadium and Campus Ireland, he has considered requesting the Comptroller and Auditor General to undertake a value for money study of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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35 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if, in the context of the proposed overview of the costs of developing Stadium and Campus Ireland, he has considered requesting the Comptroller and Auditor General to undertake a value for money study of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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12 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Finance the total cost of the newspaper advertisement promoting the new special savings incentive scheme, featuring a photograph and message from the Minister; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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59 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources his response to the EU Green Paper on the review of the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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59 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources his response to the EU Green Paper on the review of the Common Fisheries Policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to comments made by a person (details supplied) that the number of illegal evictions in the Dublin area reported to his organisation had increased by 100% in 2000; the steps he will take to provide adequate protection for tenants against unscrupulous landlords; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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8 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources if he will make a statement on the outcome of the European Union Fisheries Council in Brussels on 15 December 2000.
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D'fhiafraigh Proinsias De Rossa den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gaeltachta agus Oileán an raibh aon díospóireacht idir í féin agus ranna eile i dtaobh polasaí straitéisigh don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh.
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D'fhiafraigh Proinsias De Rossa den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gaeltachta agus Oileán an raibh aon díospóireacht idir í féin agus ranna eile i dtaobh polasaí straitéisigh don Ghaeilge; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh.
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D'fhiafraigh Proinsias De Rossa den Aire Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gaeltachta agus Oileán cén dul chun cinn atá déanta le Coimisiún na Gaeltachta; an mbeidh an tuairisc ar fáil roimh dheireadh 2001; agus an ndéanfaidh sí ráiteas ina thaobh.
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33 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the restrictions that apply to helicopter and fixed wing flights from Finner Air Corps base, County Donegal, due to safety considerations; if night helicopter cover from the base has been suspended; when a full operational level will be restored; the arrangements that are being made to provide helicopter cover for emergency rescue purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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33 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Defence the restrictions that apply to helicopter and fixed wing flights from Finner Air Corps base, County Donegal, due to safety considerations; if night helicopter cover from the base has been suspended; when a full operational level will be restored; the arrangements that are being made to provide helicopter cover for emergency rescue purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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29 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the estimated breakdown of the public service provision to CIE contained in the Estimates for 2001, between Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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29 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the estimated breakdown of the public service provision to CIE contained in the Estimates for 2001, between Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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76 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her Department has considered the implications for Irish company law of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the Ernest Saunders appeal; if she has identified any statutory provisions that would require amendment to ensure compliance with the court's rul ing; if she has satisfied herself that legislation proposed by her is so compliant; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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76 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her Department has considered the implications for Irish company law of the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the Ernest Saunders appeal; if she has identified any statutory provisions that would require amendment to ensure compliance with the court's rul ing; if she has satisfied herself that legislation proposed by her is so compliant; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if, in regard to the recommendations contained in the road safety strategy document published in August 1998, he will outline the recommendations implemented and the ones that remain to be acted on; the reason the long promised penalty point system for road offences has not been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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96 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government if, in regard to the recommendations contained in the road safety strategy document published in August 1998, he will outline the recommendations implemented and the ones that remain to be acted on; the reason the long promised penalty point system for road offences has not been implemented; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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7 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the proposals she has to ensure that the adoption of the European Commission draft regulation on local loop unbundling will guarantee that the practice will continue whereby all citizens irrespective of where they live in the State are given a fixed line telephone connection at a standard price; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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11 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has examined alternative mechanisms for the disbursement of aid which might make greater use of non-governmental organisations with the aim of maximising the transfer and benefit to those in the greatest need.
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118 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources when he last received a report from the chairperson of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company; if the report referred in any way to the development of a marina (details supplied) at Dún Laoghaire Harbour, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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118 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources when he last received a report from the chairperson of Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company; if the report referred in any way to the development of a marina (details supplied) at Dún Laoghaire Harbour, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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6 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the total costs incurred by the State, at the latest date for which figures are available, arising from the various inquiries instigated by or on behalf of her Department; the elements of these costs which have been recovered from NIB; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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91 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the EU directives for which her Department has responsibility which have yet to be implemented; the directives in respect of which the EU Commission has taken legal action or opened infringement proceedings against Ireland for non-implementation; the current position in regard to each of the directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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91 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands the EU directives for which her Department has responsibility which have yet to be implemented; the directives in respect of which the EU Commission has taken legal action or opened infringement proceedings against Ireland for non-implementation; the current position in regard to each of the directives; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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21 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation if guidelines exist setting out the frequency that local drugs task forces should meet having regard to the fact that a person (details supplied) nominated to one such task force in November 1999 has not yet been notified of a meeting; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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10 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government when the housing forum promised in the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness will be established; the terms of reference of the proposed forum; the proposed membership; when it is expected to report; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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98 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Health and Children his response to the threat by Comhairle na nOspidéal to abolish the outstanding post of paediatric surgeon for the three Dublin paediatric hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter
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98 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Health and Children his response to the threat by Comhairle na nOspidéal to abolish the outstanding post of paediatric surgeon for the three Dublin paediatric hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter
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5 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment when she expects to receive the report of the review group on auditing established following the report of the DIRT sub-committee of the Committee of Public Accounts; if she expects to be in a position to report back to the Oireachtas with proposals for reform as sought by the committee; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
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2 Proinsias De Rossa asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the Government's priorities for the forthcoming Intergovernmental Conference to resolve the institutional matters not dealt with by the Amsterdam Treaty and which have to be settled before enlargement of the Union; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the European Parliament is seeking a broadening of that agenda; the Government's views on the Parliament's proposals; if he will make arrangements to keep Dáil Éireann informed on the progress of discussions; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
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